In the face of mass firings, seasonal staffing shortages, and spending cuts, your national park vacation might look a little different this year.

Hidden in Tennessee’s southwest corner sits a wilderness playground that feels worlds away from everyday life. The centerpiece is a gorgeous 35-acre lake that reflects the sky like a giant mirror.

At the Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland, visitors this summer are seeing shuttered lifeguard towers and signs ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

O n the Nevada side of Death Valley, miles north of the park's main entrance, it seems like there is nothing but desert, dust ...

As economic uncertainty grips the nation, budget-friendly travel is back in vogue. Here are a few tips on how you might swap ...

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the ...

The Opera Box is a natural stone alcove that frames the view like a living painting. It’s the perfect spot for romantic moments or just quiet contemplation of how tiny we are in this big world. South ...

China has already opened five national parks, totaling 57 million acres. Collectively, the parks span alpine peaks, tropical rainforests, remote glaciers, vast deserts, and high-altitude wetlands.

The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S. national park system. This and other parks lie on roads less traveled, and take some extra incentive to visit ...

Complete guide to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Everything you need to know to plan an epic trip to this amazing ...